By K. Houston Waters , 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs / Published March 26, 2021
Steven Wert, program executive officer, Digital, headquartered here, addresses defense and industry leaders during the AFCEA Lexington-Concord Chapter’s New Horizons 2021 March 23. The theme of virtual five-day event was “Accelerating Change Strengthening Partnerships Securing the Future.”
Col. Amanda Kato, AF PEO, Nuclear Command, Control and Communications, headquartered here, addresses defense and industry leaders during the AFCEA Lexington-Concord Chapter’s New Horizons 2021 March 23. Kato oversees the integration of the NC3 weapon system across the Air Force, including configuration management, system testing, verification and certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs)
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A bridge fund can’t solve the Pentagon’s emerging tech problem By: Eric Lofgren and Matt MacGregor March 15
The Department of Defense is at great risk of losing its competitive edge due to funding issues. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) Over the last five years, the Pentagon organized a charm offensive to attract new entrants into its technology base. With the lure of quick contracts and follow-on potential, thousands of entrepreneurs have been enticed into seeking defense work. This enthusiasm risks being short-lived without more examples of small contracts leading to larger procurements. The oft-cited problem is the multiyear process for lining up funds, first for a more substantial prototype and then for a program of record. The Pentagon’s prototyping guide clearly diagnosed the problem: “When the initiation of a prototyping project is stymied or the developed prototype never makes it past the ‘valley of death’ due to inappropriate or unavailable funds